Description
Effortless yet elegant chocolate coconut bars with a glossy dark chocolate shell and a tender coconut filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut (packed; finely shredded for smoother texture)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (room temperature; more if needed to bind)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for structure)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cacao), chopped
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil or coconut oil (optional, for shine and fluidity)
- 1–2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut (for garnish)
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal. Preheat a small oven or skillet to lightly toast coconut if desired.
- Combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Stir until sticky.
- Press the coconut mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill the pan in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes, until firm.
- Melt the chopped dark chocolate gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in a microwave.
- Remove the coconut slab from the pan using parchment overhang and cut into bars.
- Dip each chilled bar into melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Garnish with toasted coconut and flaky sea salt. Allow chocolate to firm completely before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Allow to sit at room temperature before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg